Liberty Canine

Randall Lykens served 15 years in the United States Army , 14 of which were part of the Army's premier Special Operations Direct Raid Force. Randall deployed 13 times to combat in defense of our great nation, receiving two valorous awards for his actions in combat, as well as being awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat.

Randall spent most of his time in a Special Operations Unit in Savannah, GA. He served multiple positions but always dreamed of becoming a dog handler. Randall achieved his goal by becoming the Kennel Master for the unit. While serving as Kennel Master, he obtained his Special Operations Multi-Purpose Canine Handler certification. He attended six separate courses and was instructed by the most prestigious Canine Trainers in the Nation. Randall has also had the opportunity to compete in a weeklong working dog competition against nearly 100 of the top military and police working canine teams in the United States, earning multiple awards ranging from 1st - 3rd place for his handling abilities.

Randall's passion for dogs is unmatched. Even throughout multiple deployments, he continued to train and employ his personal dog, as well as helping friends with their family companions and four-legged hunting partners. Providing top quality training to your family pet or hunting dog is what he strives for, and he is forever grateful for the opportunity to do so.